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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,187.48, 90,281.11 and 18,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,187.48, 90,281.11 and 18,067.52 is: 27,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,187.48 : 90,281.11 = 18,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,187.48/90,281.11 = 18,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,187.48x = 90,281.11 × 18,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,187.48x = 1,631,155,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,155,760.55/60,187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,101.25

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